Environmental Biologist 1 & 2

Environmental Biologist 1 & 2
(Job #3420)
$24.32 - $35.04 hrly
Closes: September 11, 2006

Environmental Biologist 1 - This is a technical and professional support position within the Pierce County, Planning and Land Services Department related to Resource Management, with an emphasis on wetlands and fish and, wildlife species and habitat.
Minimum Requirements: Graduation from a four year college or university with a degree in botany, biology, environmental studies, fisheries, soil sciences, wildlife biology or related field and two years of related work experience, including a minimum of one year experience delineating wetlands using the 1997 Washington State Wetlands Identification and Delineation Manual, preparing wetland reports, and mitigation plans. Additional education or related experience may substitute for the recruiting requirements. Union membership is required within 30 days of employment.
Environmental Biologist 2 - This is a technical and professional position within the Planning and Land Services Department related to Resource Management with an emphasis on wetlands and fish and wildlife species, and habitat management and protection. Minimum Requirements: Graduation from a four-year college or university with a degree in botany, biology, environmental studies, fisheries, soil science, wildlife biology or related field and three or more years of related work experience including, a minimum of one year experience delineating wetlands using the 1997 Washington State Wetlands Identification and Delineation Manual, and preparing wetland mitigation plans. Additional education or related experience may substitute for the recruiting requirements. Union membership required within 30 days of appointment.
Special Note: Both positions require satisfactory physical cond as evidenced by a County-approved physical examination. Incumbents in this position must be able to work in adverse weather and difficult physical conditions including, frequent walking on uneven surfaces and through vegetation, stooping, bending, climbing and digging

Apply online at www.piercecountywa.org/jobs
Pierce County Human Resources Dept
or (253)798-7480 or TDD (253)798-3965. EOE

Source - Olympian - Olympia, WA
REQUIREMENTS
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